COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course focuses on the impact of cultural differences on organizational functioning. Organizational structures, leadership styles, communication patterns, societal norms, etc. are examined through readings, videotapes, lecture, and classroom exercises. Upon completion of the course students will have an increased awareness of how individual differences effect management decision making.
The management of a company having international dimensions differs in many ways from that of a company doing business within the boundaries of just one country. In the first half of this course, the material is concerned with the managerial issues confronting executives as they attempt to plan, organize, staff, and control the global operations of multinational companies.
The second half of the course describes the ways in which cultures vary, how that variance systematically affects organizations, and how people can recognize cultural diversity within their organizations.
Although the course explores management behavior throughout the world, it focuses on Latin America and the Pacific Rim. Readings and examples will primarily in these areas.
The major objective of the course is to make students aware of the problems which exist when working in or with companies in countries outside of the United States. Numerous examples will be used to illustrate major points.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
· to obtain a basic understanding of the political, economic, legal, and cultural environments of doing business
· to obtain an appreciation of cultural differences can impact interpersonal communications
· to obtain the knowledge of the issues and tasks that are confronted when managing diverse organizations
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:
· Deliver a professional oral business presentation
· Outline and write a research paper
· Reflect on the